2017: Played in all 13 games as Ohio's long snapper... handled all long snapping duties on punts and field goals...recorded one fumble recovery.

2016: Saw action in 12 games on the season…recorded two tackles on the season (one solo, one assisted).

2015: Played in all 13 games for the Bobcats, recording two solo tackles on special teams...handled all long snapping duties as a true freshman.

Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity letterman...Named Second team All-Conference, All Central District, and All-Metro Team...Was a 2014 regional semi-finalist and second in the Ohio Capital Conference Central... Served two years on the Leadership Council for football... Finished his career with 90 total tackles in two seasons, caused three forced fumbles, had two fumble recoveries, eight sacks, and 17 hurries... Also a four-year wrestling letterman... Was a two-time wrestling district qualifier... Served as wrestling team captain...

Personal: Born August 9, 1996... Son of Steve and Jill Hale... Has a younger brother (Matt) and two younger sisters (Jordan and Sami)... Involved in Young Life... Was a scholar athlete for both football and wrestling... His hobbies include hanging out with friends, and fishing... Plans to major in Engineering Management and Technology.